A small tunnel connecting an abscess to an opening on the skin near the anus is known as an anal fistula. The abscess is an infected cavity in the anus. The faeces pass out of our body through the anus. There are many small glands inside the anus and these glands make mucus. The glands sometimes [...]
The solid masses of crystals that originate in the kidneys are kidney stones. These can cause immense pain and can affect other parts of the urinary tract also. Types of kidney stones The most common among kidney stones are the calcium stones. Calcium oxalate is the main ingredient of these stones. The uric acid stones are [...]
The round pouches forming on or in the kidneys are kidney cysts. There is a connection between them and serious kidney disorders. These disorders can hamper the normal functioning of the kidneys. Kidney cysts are of two types. They are simple kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. The simple kidney cysts are noncancerous. They contain a [...]
Small and grainy growths in the skin developing mostly on your hands or fingers are common warts. These feel rough to touch. There is a pattern of tiny black dots in these warts. These dots are actually small, clotted blood vessels. Usually, a certain type of virus causes common warts and these get transmitted by touch. [...]
